John Deere LA vs Satoh ST1540
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere LA and the Satoh ST1540 deliver the same power: 14 HP.
- The Satoh ST1540 is the more recent model: production started in 1977, versus 1941 for the John Deere LA.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere LA | Satoh ST1540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 14 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 1941–1946 | 1977–1980 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1.3 L | — |
| Weight | 997 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | — |
| Length | 236 cm | — |